02605cam a22003493u 4500 44328 UtSlPG 20260610134022.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 17029518 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Adams, Samuel Hopkins, 1871-1958 Our Square and the People in It Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-12-01 Our square -- The chair that whispered: an idyl of our square -- MacLachan of our square -- The great peacemaker: a story of neutrality in our square -- Orpheus, who made music in our square -- A tale of white magic in our square -- The meanest man in our square -- Paula of the housetop -- The Little Red Doctor of our square. Produced by David Widger "Our Square and the People in It" by Samuel Hopkins Adams is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a tight-knit community living in a neglected green space amidst the struggles of the surrounding urban slums. Central to the narrative are the characters Cyrus the Gaunt, an outsider, and the Bonnie Lassie, a sculptor whose presence transforms their world, as she inspires connections among the residents of "Our Square." At the start of the book, we are introduced to Our Square, a small park overlooked by the bustling city of New York. The opening chapters establish a rich tapestry of life within the square, highlighting its inhabitants, including the mysterious and melancholy figure of Cyrus and the captivating Bonnie Lassie. Their initial meeting, facilitated by a local policeman, sets the stage for a developing relationship marked by curiosity and humor. As the Bonnie Lassie takes an interest in Cyrus, offering him a chance to model for her sculptures, the community begins to shift due to their interactions, illuminating themes of ambition, connection, and the impact of love and art in the lives of those who live within the square. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Short stories New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction Williams, J. Scott (John Scott), 1877-1975 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44328 85167 85167